UPDATE: Just wanted to post an update on our experience with this Fluoride Filter Review.
The first month with the fluoride filter, everything worked really well -- just a little leakage around the spout entrance. Then more leakage began occurring -- at the spout and around the seams in the body (there are two seams). It was becoming a big hassle everytime we used it. I had it sitting on a saucer, which would almost overflow. It had to be emptied (the saucer)
The final straw was during the last week we used it (thru 9/6/10), I noticed an orange color around the seams of the body. I'm not sure if is from iron in our water pipes, or if it was being caused by the filter. Plus, my skin has become very dry and my hair started falling out about a week ago (a symptom of too much iron in water) -- not good at all. Whether this is due to the flouride filter, I'm not sure. I do know when we used bottled spring water, my hair wasn't falling out for goodness sake!
All in all, we did save a bit of money by not buying bottled water for two months and a week. In addition, the filter did "pay" for itself.
But, I cannot recommend buying it to anyone because I do not know if the orange residue is from our pipes or from the filter. I am testing the water from the pipes for a few days (letting it dry in a plastic cup) to see if it leaves an orange residue.
I also talked to a company that sells fluoride filter countertop models. The CS guy said the only way to get rid of dissolved iron in water is thru a reverse osmosis filter. Personally, I do not want a reverse osmosis filter because it leaves the water far too acidic.
So, we are back to bottled water. Not thrilled, it is not the optimum choice, yet we do not have the money right now for an expensive water filter system ...
I cannot begin to tell you how happy we are with this fluoride water filter. The price was incredibly cheap, the installation took all of a minute and the water tastes wonderful!
Plus it is eco-friendly because we will no longer be buying bottled water and will be saving money within 6 weeks. That is how long it will take for this little fluoride filter to "pay" for itself.
The hardest part of the installation was getting the sealed wrap off of the filter 
. Instructions did say to run water through it for at least 15 minutes (which I did). Then I filtered a glass of water and tasted it -- wonderful taste!
Below is the Description of the Fluoride Filter we just installed ...
Fluoride Multi Plus Water Filter No Cartridge
List Price: $138.00
Sale Price: $99.95
Countertop Disposable Single Fluoride Multi PLUS Water Filter System is dependable and built to last for years. This counter top system installs in seconds and sits on the counter top for water on demand. Quick and easy to use,stylish convenient, and effectively removes FLUORIDE and hundreds of contaminants from water. Water travels through 6 stages of filtration
Here is the cheap fluoride filter:
Tap Master Jr. F2 (with Fluoride Filter) Counter-top Water Filter
List Price: $129.99
Sale Price: $99.00
This advanced compound multi-stage water filter can eliminate over 90% of the fluoride, arsenic, and selenium from your tap water, in addition to chemicals, including VOCs, TOCs, chlorine, and other contaminants that create foul tastes and odors in your tap water. The Tap Master Jr. F2 has special Channel Blockers to ensure even filtration, and avoid problems which are found in other competitor granular filters. To maintain optimum fluoride filtration in your Tap Master Jr. F2 change the filter every 3 months or 500 gallons depending on the hardness of your water. Taste and odor purification will continue long after fluoride filtration. Please change your filter regularly. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some websites selling fluoride removing filters are using a figure of 5000ppm to indicate the filter life. In real world conditions this equals 300 gallons. The longer gallonage life that they imply with this figure can only be achieved in laboratory conditions, and not with municipal tap water which contains other substances such as calcium which are also filtered by the fluoride removing media. Tap Master Jr. series countertop water purification systems come fully assembled and include: Tap Master Jr. F2 countertop purification system w/filter Sink faucet diverter valve Additional 15/16" x 13/16" sink faucet adapter Super flexible connection tubing Heavy duty, long-reach chrome faucet Warranty card Installation instructions
As I explained in the video, I personally need to drink slightly alkaline water, I used the PH Test strips to test the water after came through the fluoride filter. The PH test strip showed it to be a "7" which means it is neutral. This is not bad -- yet I would like my water to be a little more alkaline.
As I said in a post prior, water filters that raise the PH of water seem to be very expensive. A good one can cost upward to $1500 -- See below for an example of one that has high 5 star ratings and good reviews ...
Jupiter Orion Water Ionizer - Model JP109 - 5 Yr. Warranty
List Price: $1,995.00
Sale Price: $1,895.00
With great value, superior reliability, new Biostone filter and fully automated features, the Jupiter Orion has the latest improvements making this water ionizer the most powerful and advanced water ionizer available from Jupiter Science to date. The Orion's precise technology ensures maximum performance producing alkaline or acidic water of 9 different pH levels. With advance platinum titanium electrodes, the super fine mesh increases the surface area for optimum pH and ORP (Oxygen Reduced Potential). The Orion is not your ordinary water ionizer. With new patented SOL valve and triple diaphragms, the Orion is able to adjust the water flow automatically ensuring that you have a consistent and correct pH level even if there is a change in your input water pressure or flow rate. The Orion also includes the patented DARC (double action reverse cleaning) system. This feature completely removes any scale from the electronic cell to make sure your ionizer stays in top working condition. The Orion has included a number of new features to give you the healthiest water with simplicity. With easy one-touch operation, select from the 9 pH settings and a voice indicator alerts you to your selection. You can also adjust the volume level or simply switch the sound ON or OFF as you desire. To eliminate the guess work you no longer have to remember when your water filter was last changed. The Orion has a digital indicator to tell when you when you need to change your water filter as optimum performance is achieved when the water filter is changed on time. The Orion also has an attractive colored LCD display that easily identifies your selections and has easy to understand symbols and colors identifying the water type and level that you have selected.
In addition, they sometimes are hard to install and you also have to have a special filter to remove fluoride (from what I understand).
So to raise the PH on the water, I used the following Alkaline booster drops -- they work great & I can not taste any difference in the water or coffee I put them in ...
See below for Description of Alkaline Booster Drops:
Alkaline pH Booster Supplement 1.20 Ounces
List Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $14.00
Alkazone Alkaline pH Booster 1.2 Oz. Alkaline Booster with Antioxidant now ! Drink your minerals! The easiest way to alkalize your diet! Feel the benefits for yourself. Alkaline water provides the minerals the body needs to buffer excess acidity from the metabolism of food. You will feel the difference. Tea and coffee tastes better too! AlkaZone Alkaline Booster supplies valuable minerals in the form of a colorless, odorless, and tasteless drop that can be added to water. By adding just 3-4 drops to a glass of water, you can increase the pH to about 8-10. The minerals can buffer acidity from metabolism in the body. AlkaZone Alkaline Booster is made from organic potassium substances such as potassium bicarbonate, potassium lactate, potassium citrate and 79 trace minerals from marine deposits that have been amino acid (L-Carnitine) chelated for better absorption. It has no sodium! The small 1.2 Oz bottle makes it ideal for travel. More and more nutritional literature is counseling us about the benefits of alkaline balance. Some nutritionists have even come to the conclusion that one of the causes of bone loss may be lack of sufficient mineral buffering from food, which would cause the body to borrow calcium from the bones. Getting plentiful minerals from the water you drink is one of the easiest ways to get those minerals into your system, and maintain healthy bones!
I chose the above PH Booster Drops because they seemed to have the highest ratings and reviews than the others available for sale.
Below is where you can find the PH Test Strips to test the water after I add the PH Booster Drops ...
Ec Phtest Strip 1.0-14.0 50/Pk
Sale Price: $5.35
Precision Economical pH Test Strips for Wide pH Range 1.0 to 14.0
Now we are one step closer to our "green home improvement" to do list completion and the eco-friendly green home we desire!
